Easy-Splice V-Belting
Easy-Splice V-Belting has a dependable, non-slip design withminimal stretch characteristics made to outlast other types ofopen-end belting.
Markets/Applications
Suitable alternative to standard belts on all industrial applicationsand particularly suited to drives requiring connected belting forease of installation.
Features/Advantages Special resilient tensile cords impart high strength andkeep stretch to a minimum, prolonging belt life and reducingmaintenance. Special, square cut fabric reinforcement provides a tough, durable anchor for the fastener, while allowing the belt to remain flexible. Meets RMA oil and heat resistant standards. Recommended Sheeves
Multi-Duty Sheaves
Notes
Easy-Splice is available in cross sections A-VO, B-VO, C-VO and BB-VO, which correspond to the A, B, C, D, and BB standard industrial V-belt cross sections.
Sold in full rolls only.
How to Find the Correct Belt Length
1. Position the motor on its base so that the center distance can be shortened by the amount shown below.
Easy-Splice Cross Section
Center Distance Allowance
2. After positioning the motor, use a fl exible tape to measure around the outside of the sheaves. Subtract 1/2% from this measurement to
provide enough tension for the belt.
3. From the length found in (2.) above, subtract the amount shown in the table below:
Easy-Splice Cross Section
Subtract these Amounts
This corrects for the difference between outside belt length and pitch length, and compensates for the length of the fastener.
The result is the correct belt length to order for your drive.
Use the Correct Fastener for the belt section.
The fastener size depends on the belt section. Choose the correct fastener from the table below:
Easy-Splice Cross Section
Fastener Number
Easy-Splice fasteners are not available from Gates, Contact Flexible Steel Lacing Company in Downers Grove, IL at (630) 971-0150 or
www.fl exco.com.
